5 Morning Exercises That Restore Knee Strength Faster Than Squats After 65 - Eat This Not That

When it comes to their health and well-being, Americans focus on food. When asked which wellness activities they typically do at least once a week, 71% of 807 people surveyed say they eat fresh fruit and or vegetables, while 60% say they run, walk, cycle or do other outdoor exercise. That's according to a September 2026 YouGov poll of 1,003 U. S. adults. Just 20% of the 807 people surveyed about their wellness activities also say they practice meditation or mindfulness. While there's no denying the importance of a veggie-heavy diet and a regular exercise regimen, ample research points to the psychological benefits of both meditation and mindfulness. More Americans would probably practice mindfulness if they could, says psychologist and author Eli Susman. Life just gets in the way. "The meeting runs late, dinner needs making, a notification pops up," he says. In his new book "Micropractice: A Science-Backed Approach for Calm, Clarity, and Joy in 30 Seconds or Less," Susman outlines a series of short practices that can be easily plugged into a busy day. The point, he says, is not to spend hours or even minutes on a mindfulness practice. It's just to do it consistently.

Published October 12, 2026 11:34AMHow we reported this story: The author, Danielle Zickl, a health journalist, interviewed two experts, a physical therapist and a sports scientist, who explained why exercise is necessary for bone health. Whether you’re scrambling up a mountainside or shredding uneven singletrack on your bike, outdoor athletes need a sturdy foundation. While the focus is usually on cardiovascular stamina or muscle strength, strong bones matter just as much—and are often overlooked.

Traditional Chinese exercises such as tai chi can offer wide-ranging benefits for people with musculoskeletal disorders, improving physical function, pain, mental health, sleep quality and bone mineral density, according to the largest review of its kind. More than 1.7bn people have musculoskeletal conditions worldwide. While prevalence varies by age and diagnosis, people of all ages in every country and every continent are affected. Musculoskeletal conditions significantly limit mobility and dexterity, leading to early retirement from work, lower levels of wellbeing and reduced ability to participate in society. They are also the leading contributor to disability worldwide, with low back pain being the single leading cause of disability in 160 countries. There was already evidence indicating traditional Chinese exercises were associated with beneficial health outcomes in people with musculoskeletal disorders, but much of it was fragmented and contained inconsistencies.